"A lighthearted, lesson-oriented picture book about an impulsive young bat. Bill the Bat and his friends, Cal the Cat and Mike the Mouse, are enjoying a peaceful evening when a glowing full moon sparks an exciting, out-of-this-world idea: What if Bill could be the first bat to land on it? Encouraged by his friends Bill launches into the sky without a plan-only to come tumbling down. What follows is a gentle, reassuring conversation about ambition, caution, and the importance of thinking things through. It's delivered with tenderness and humor. Potapenko's illustrations are cozy, cartoonish, and full of character. The softly textured nighttime palette adds to the story's warmth and wonder. Dialogue flows naturally, and delivers its message with tender reassurance. --Kirkus Reviews
Language
Target group
Interest Age: From 1 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
ISBN-13
978-1-969378-00-3 (9781969378003)
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Daryl Cobb is an author, storyteller, musician, singer/songwriter/actor and premier school assembly performer who promotes literacy through creative arts. His published works include three hit children's novels, "Pirates: Monkey Troubles", "Baseball, Bullies & Angels" and the swashbuckling tale "Pirates: The Ring of Hope", as well as 16 fun picture books such as "Mr. Moon", "Bill the Bat Loves Halloween," "Do Pirates Go to School?" "Henry Hare's Floppy Socks" and "Greta's Magical Mistake." Daryl's books have received many positive reviews, with Kirkus Reviews calling "Bill the Bat to the Moon! And Back? "a lighthearted, lesson-oriented picture book about an impulsive young bat..., delivered with tenderness and humor. And BOO! Are You Afraid of the Dark?) "A heartwarming story to help children overcome their bedtime fears," and "Baseball, Bullies & Angels, "A must-read for kids and parents!" Most of his written work is specifically for children, some of which was created for his own two children as bedtime stories. Daryl is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and the Nashville Songwriters Association. His Author Visits and programs have been rated "Excellent" by BOCES of NY Arts in Education, and he is an active touring author presenter ("A Writer's Journey) with Young Audiences of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
